Marketplace Health Canada cancels recall of Ardene children's jewelry

by David Common

In an unprecedented move, Health Canada has cancelled its recall of children's jewelry sold by Canadian retailer Ardene after follow-up tests found the pieces don't actually contain excessive amounts of lead.

B.C. Green Party agrees to support NDP in the legislature

by Justin McElroy

The B.C. Green Party has agreed to support the NDP in the legislature, setting up the possibility of 16 years of Liberal rule coming to a dramatic end.

Trans Mountain IPO to proceed despite B.C. Green-NDP deal

The initial public offering aims to raise $1.75 billion to help fund the $7.4-billion Trans Mountain expansion, even as developments in B.C. provincial politics could cast the project's future into doubt.

Flooding in B.C.'s Interior harming local businesses

by Clare Hennig

Roads are still closed and bridges washed out in B.C.’s southern Interior, weeks after heavy flooding in the region, keeping customers away from local businesses that need the warm weather tourism boom to survive.

PNE lineup 2017: Mother Mother, ZZ Top, Doobie Brothers coming to this summer's fair

The fair runs most days from Aug. 19 to Sept. 4.

Multi-faith textile art exhibit transforms downtown church into art gallery

A collection of delicate artwork is currently on display under the high ceilings and Gothic architecture of Burrard Street's Christ Church Cathedral.

16-year-old overdose victim thought she was taking MDMA

by Karin Larsen

The New Westminster School District critical incident team is on site Monday morning at Power Alternate School, after a 16-year-old female student died of an overdose Friday.

Ministry of Education ignored warnings about South Korean school closure

by Yvette Brend

A series of anonymous emails sent to B.C.'s Ministry of Education were ignored for months, teachers at a prestigious South Korean school say, leaving them to face deportation and permanently marred travel documents, with no warning.

Evacuation alert issued for Lillooet-area homes as wildfire grows

by Karin Larsen

Two homes east of Lillooet, B.C., have been placed on evacuation alert as a wildfire burns nearby.

Long, cold winter makes mountains more dangerous, warns North Shore Rescue

by Clare Hennig

Over the last week, half a dozen hikers have been rescued from the North Shore mountains and the team leader for North Shore Rescue fears hikers are not taking the risks seriously.

Vancouver scientist 1 of 80 picked for Antarctic expedition

A Vancouver scientist will be joining an all-female team to Antarctica to tackle climate change and environmental issues.

Nothing fishy about the seasonal diet of Okanagan Lake trout

An Okanagan Lake fisherman shares the surprising contents from the belly of his sizeable trout.

Nothing to see here: Horgan, Weaver take in rugby match but say they didn't talk shop

Both leaders said politics was far from the agenda.

Vancouver breaks heat record

According to Environment Canada's weather station in Vancouver, it was the hottest May 28th on record in the city — by a very slim margin — with temperatures reaching 25.2 degrees on Sunday.

Impaired driving suspected in pedestrian crash near Granville Island

Three pedestrians injured after they were struck by a vehicle near Granville Island Sunday. Vancouver Police say two teenage males and an elderly man were crossing an intersection at West 4th Avenue and Anderson Street when a blue Mazda went through a red light.

Lynn Canyon cliff jumpers can't resist thrill despite dire warnings

by Chad Pawson

Authorities in North Vancouver warn jumping off cliffs near the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge can be deadly, but that hasn't stopped people from doing it.

Analysis OPEC can't stop the slow, painful death of the oil economy: Don Pittis

by Don Pittis

Oil demand continues to rise, but the world economy is on the verge of a green tipping point. And winning means getting ahead of the curve.

CN Rail workers could be off the job starting Tuesday

The union representing rail workers in Canada has given a 72-hour strike notice to CN Rail, which means conductors across the country could be off the job starting Tuesday.

Medical journal calls for tighter rules on legal pot to protect young

Marijuana legalization will harm the health of youth unless major changes to the proposed law are made to protect their developing brains, a medical journal editorial says.

Revenge of the comment section: We're sleeping through the fentanyl crisis

CBC commenters are adamant that some sort of action is needed, whether it's through better efforts to crack down dealers, or greater support for victims.

Hundreds rally in Burnaby to oppose Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

by Chad Pawson

People gathered outside of Kinder Morgan's Westridge Terminal in Burnaby at the conclusion of the Walk for the Salish Sea, a 75-kilometre journey by those opposed to twinning the company's pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby.

Flood fatigue sets in as Okanagan lakes and rivers continue to rise

by Maryse Zeidler

Lakes and rivers throughout the Central Okanagan continue to rise past historic levels, but some residents are beginning to feel exhausted after weeks of dealing with floods.

Rural B.C. residents bear brunt of illegal dumping

Beautiful British Columbia has a problem with an invasive and difficult-to-control pest: illegal dumpers. They're leaving appliances, household garbage and unsightly surprises strewn across the province's rural regions.

Man dead after vehicle hits utility pole in Cloverdale B.C.

Surrey RCMP is asking witnesses to come forward with information after a man in his 40s died after the vehicle he was in struck a utility pole in the 18000 block of Highway 10 in Cloverdale B.C.

Vancouver woman says hijab invites racial abuse, harassment

by Jason D'Souza and Ash Kelly

Nada Elmasry chose to start wearing the hijab at age 16 year. Since then she's encountered direct and indirect racism in Vancouver.

Body of missing fire chief swept away by flood located in B.C.'s Interior

"He’s just a golden saint of a man and everybody who meets him wishes that they could be a little more like Clayton Cassidy." Cassidy's body has been found after being missing since May 5.

Try something new with seasonal salmon

Executive Chef Wayne Sych of Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House offers his favourite salmon recipe for spicy salmon and corn salsa.

Man exposing himself to Victoria schoolkids prompts police warning

Police in Victoria, B.C., are warning parents and caregivers about a man who has repeatedly exposed himself to children near a school in Esquimalt.

No easy route to sea for Prince Rupert's Seafest after CN Rail blocks beach

by Roshini Nair

CN Rail says the beach — the only one in the city — is contaminated and unsafe for public access.

Syrian refugee turns to filmmaking to practice English

Abdul Ataya is a 17-year-old Syrian refugee living in Prince Rupert, and an aspiring filmmaker who is using the art to practice English.

NDP leadership debate brings 2 new candidates to the race

Six NDP leadership candidates squared off for the third debate in Sudbury, Ont., on Sunday, discussing policy issues including Indigenous rights, the economy and resource development.

Campground owner places decoy cop car near road in bid to slow speeders

The owner of a family campground and RV park near Kamloops B.C. is hoping the clever placement of his father's white car will scare drivers into slowing down at a busy highway crossing.

Analysis Andrew Scheer's unlikely path to victory: Social conservatives and Quebec

by Éric Grenier

Andrew Scheer's narrow victory over Maxime Bernier for the Conservative leadership can be chalked up to two factors: Bernier's underperformance in his home province of Quebec and a significant showing from social conservatives.

Vancouver artist creates intricate, animated sculptures

by Ash Kelly

A Vancouver artist digs into a centuries-old art form known as automata which uses complex design and intricate mechanics to bring whimsical characters and stories to life.

Surrey residents oppose new housing development at Coyote Creek golf course

Approximately 100 people have signed a petition to fight a new proposed residential development on a portion of Surrey's Eagle Quest Coyote Creek golf course.

Stanley Park targets invaders with weekend weed pull

According to the Stanley Park Ecological Society, the park has over 97 invasive species which affects a third of its land.

B.C. small farms are booming, despite fickle buyers and extreme weather

by Yvette Brend

Wind slammed a tree into Paul Dumais’ chicken coop this week while he was collecting eggs inside sending a shudder through the walls of the shack south of Quesnel B.C. -- but all survived.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Mission bridge

by Gian-Paolo Mendoza

Mission RCMP said the rider was merging southbound onto the bridge when he collided with another vehicle around 6:45 p.m.

Descendants of historical Métis leaders graduate UBC side by side after unexpected meeting

by Maryse Zeidler

Mark Stevens was taking part in a routine icebreaker exercise with a fellow UBC law school student when he realized he had made an unexpected historical connection.

Smoke from fire at Delta recycling facility seen across Metro Vancouver

Delta Fire said the black smoke was caused by a large amount of plastic burning in the fire.

Andrew Scheer elected new Conservative leader

by Kathleen Harris

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, earning enough down-ballot support to overcome strong early numbers by presumptive front-runner Maxime Bernier at the convention in Toronto.

'We love you Makayla': Friends and family celebrate life of homicide victim

by Chad Pawson

While police have said little about the disappearance of Makayla Chang and the discovery of her body, friends and family gathered in Nanaimo on Saturday to remember the 16-year-old.

Thursday May 25, 2017

Video Recreating a major earthquake to help B.C. plan for the big one

Johanna Wagstaffe goes to UBC where they recreate the Japan earthquake to study impact

Police watchdog called after woman found deceased in Oak Bay, B.C.

Oak Bay police say its officers may have talked to the victim the Friday night before she was discovered Saturday morning around 9:30 a.m. PT near Bowker Creek and Bee Street in Victoria.

Recap Whitecaps miss last-second penalty, fall to visiting United

by Jim Morris

The Vancouver Whitecaps had the majority of the scoring chances but it was D.C. United who had the only goal for a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory Saturday.

SkyTrain car evacuated after filling with unknown smoke

A SkyTrain car in Surrey, B.C., was evacuated Saturday afternoon after it filled with smoke from an unidentified source.

Supreme Court jury finds man guilty of smuggling Tamil migrants to Canada

A prosecutor says a man accused of bringing hundreds of Tamil migrants into Canada illegally in a dilapidated cargo ship nearly seven years ago has been found guilty.

Victoria playground opens at site of former tent city

by Clare Hennig

A year ago, the green lawn next to Victoria's provincial courthouse was a homeless camp, but now, where the tents once stood, there are swing sets and climbing structures.

B.C. is using taxpayer money to outlast plaintiffs in health care trial, critic claims

by Geordon Omand

But the federal government is blaming the delay on the plaintiffs.

Good Samaritan allegedly beaten, robbed after suspects ask for help

The victim was left with minor injuries.